1990-94 Toyota Pickup
While payload and towing capacities are better than the Japanese norm, they don't quite measure up to the domestics. When comparison shopping, Toyota may have an advantage in the fact they have [...]
1995-04 Toyota Tacoma
The only advantage a Tacoma might have over domestic compacts would be in reliability. This is one case where we would shop the competition despite Toyota's reputation...
1998-04 Nissan Frontier
Neither the brawniest nor the most refined compact truck of them all, Frontier is still worth a close look. If the truck you find fits your needs, Frontier rates among the better small pickups...
2006-09 Mitsubishi Raider
Mitsubishi's Raider and the similar Dodge Dakota impress for their refinement, available dry-surface 4WD, and curtain side airbag security. We advise a V8 model as a terrific choice if you tow or [...]
1994-97 Mazda B-Series
Choosing between a Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series is mainly a matter of styling details and price. Both the B-Series and its Ranger counterpart rank among the best in their class, but look also [...]
1998-09 Mazda B-Series/Truck
Yes, Mazda pickups lack a few features available on rivals, including a third door (on extended-cab GM pickups) and the V8 option and full-time 4WD of a Dodge Dakota. Nevertheless, the B-Series [...]
1992-02 Land Rover Range Rover
A Range Rover is extremely capable and comfortable. It's also been considered the ultimate 4x4 in terms of luxury and snob appeal. Still, it's difficult to justify the still hefty prices, when so [...]
1996-00 Isuzu Hombre
Though well-assembled, both the GM twins and Isuzu's Hombre rank a little below the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series overall, but each offers an appealing set of attractions. Because Hombres have [...]
2006-08 Isuzu i-280/i-350
Isuzu's i-Series and the Colorado/Canyon duo focus on light-duty, non-commercial users--assuming that heavy haulers will move up to heavier-duty trucks. Given that mission, these are useful, [...]
